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title: HR 2123. Griffin, Mrs. Nathalie Huffman; retired educator; occasion of 60th wedding anniversary; recognize
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date: 2026-04-02
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-04-02
last_action: House Read and Adopted
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  - Floyd Griffin
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  - Georgia House of Representatives
  - anniversary recognition
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# HR 2123. Griffin, Mrs. Nathalie Huffman; retired educator; occasion of 60th wedding anniversary; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 2123
By: Representative Griffin of the 149th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Mrs. Nathalie Huffman Griffin, retired educator, on the
occasion of her 60th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on June 15, 1966, in Columbus, Georgia, Representative Floyd L. Griffin Jr.
and Mrs. Nathalie Huffman Griffin were united in holy matrimony, beginning a remarkable
journey of love, faith, and partnership that has endured for six decades; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Nathalie Huffman Griffin, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, is a proud
graduate of Tuskegee University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science, and she has
distinguished herself as a dedicated educator, shaping the minds and futures of countless
students throughout her career; and
WHEREAS, as a retired educator, she has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to learning,
excellence, and the advancement of others, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of education;
and
WHEREAS, throughout 60 years of marriage, she has exemplified grace, strength, wisdom,
and unwavering devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother, and guiding force within her
family and community; and
WHEREAS, she has been a steadfast and loving partner to her husband, supporting him
faithfully through his distinguished military service, business endeavors, and decades of
public service to the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, together they have built a strong and loving family, including their sons, Brian
Griffin and his wife, Terra Griffin, and Eric Griffin and his wife, Susan Griffin; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Griffin has been a devoted and nurturing grandmother to Jamal Griffin,
Brandon Griffin, Bakari Griffin, and Braxton Griffin and his wife, Angelina Griffin, and has
lovingly extended her care and guidance to her goddaughter, Kimberly Simmons and her
husband, Eric Simmons, as well as to her family, including her sister-in-law, Delbra Griffin
Waller; and
WHEREAS, as a grandmother, she has nourished her grandchildren with warmth, patience,
and encouragement while faithfully supporting them through important life milestones,
leaving an enduring imprint of love and guidance upon their lives; and
WHEREAS, a woman of deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Nathalie Huffman Griffin has served
as an adult Sunday School teacher, sharing wisdom, teaching the Word, and helping to
strengthen the spiritual foundation of countless individuals; and
WHEREAS, her life stands as a shining example of love, service, faith, and commitment, and
her contributions have enriched not only her family but also her church, her students, and her
community; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and
enduring legacy of this remarkable woman be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend Mrs. Nathalie Huffman Griffin for her extraordinary life
and legacy and extend their warmest congratulations to her and Representative Floyd L.
Griffin Jr. on the joyous occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mrs.
Nathalie Huffman Griffin.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors Mrs. Nathalie Huffman Griffin, a retired educator, on her 60th wedding anniversary to Representative Floyd L. Griffin Jr.

### Plain-language summary

This House resolution is a ceremonial measure from the Georgia General Assembly recognizing Mrs. Nathalie Huffman Griffin, a retired educator, on the occasion of her 60th wedding anniversary with Representative Floyd L. Griffin Jr. The resolution recounts her marriage in Columbus, Georgia in 1966, her education at Tuskegee University, her career as an educator, her role as a Sunday School teacher, and her family, including her sons, grandchildren, and extended family members.
The resolution does not change any law. It formally commends Mrs. Griffin for her life and legacy and extends congratulations to her and Representative Griffin. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Mrs. Griffin.

### What it does

- Formally commends Mrs. Nathalie Huffman Griffin for her career as an educator and her 60 years of marriage.
- Recounts her personal history, education at Tuskegee University, and family relationships in an official House record.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Mrs. Griffin.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as is typical for a ceremonial resolution.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names and honors Mrs. Nathalie Huffman Griffin and her husband, Representative Floyd L. Griffin Jr. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians, agencies, or institutions.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It creates an official public record of the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Mrs. Griffin's career and marriage, but it does not alter any rights, funding, or obligations for anyone else in the state.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses detail Mrs. Griffin's marriage date, education, career as an educator, and family members.
- The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Mrs. Griffin and congratulate the couple on their anniversary.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Mrs. Griffin.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-04-02)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-04-02)
- Sponsors: Floyd Griffin
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74734

> The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr2123.md?full=1